Deferred Prosecution Agreement – Should I take it?

Mark Rollins Resources - Diversion

Deferred Prosecution Agreements for Misdemeanor Cases – Am I eligible? Should I take it? In the District of Columbia, the US Attorneys  will offer a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) for some people who are charged with a misdemeanor case.   So what is a DPA in the District of Columbia? In order to understand what a DPA is, lets use an …

Distribution of Prescription pills

Ada Chan Criminal Law

Inadvertent distribution of Prescription Pills Your best friend has knee pain. Ā It’s in the middle of the night and no doctor’s office is open except for the emergency room. Ā You decided to give him your prescription painkillers to help to manage his pain. Ā Well, you just committed distribution of controlled substance. Ā In most states, this is a felony. Ā The law …

Limited license in DC after DUI

Mark Rollins DUI

Limited Occupational License in the District of Columbia after DUI A question that arises for DUI lawyers in the District of Columbia is whether a finding of Guilt on a DUI will result in automatic revocation of your DC drivers license. Ā  Ā So this issue typical arises when someone with a DC drivers license enters a deferred sentence agreementĀ (diversion) with …

DC DMV – #$@&%*!

Mark Rollins Traffic

  District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Appeals Rarely will a traffic lawyer in the District of Columbia ever talk bad about a agency that is filled with professionals like myself.  However, the exception comes to District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles and the traffic adjudication appeals board. 2 years ago, I had a hearing on a case …